Stranraer to Chester Trains

Stranraer to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer and Chester takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 25m
Duration: 334 mi
Distance: £138
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain

6h 45m

£114–193

Stranraer to Chester train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Stranraer and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:41 AM → 4:57 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
12:41 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
2:41 PM → 8:58 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
5:40 PM → 11:57 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 7:09 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 11:50 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 7:09 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 11:50 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 7:09 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 11:50 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 7:09 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 11:50 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 7:09 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 11:50 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 7:09 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes

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